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Metro
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
‘So this is it': Neighbours confirms major story ending
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Neighbours has confirmed the conclusion of Aaron Brennnan's (Matt Wilson) love triangle story. The Ramsay Street legend has been torn between two men for weeks now, with his friends and family each having their own favourite. Quite the predicament! First there was real estate agent Rhett Norman (Liam Maguire), who first caught Aaron's eye when they were training for the charity Boylesque performance at The Waterhole. Sparks flew, but it became apparent that there was something holding the couple back. Aaron decided that it was too soon after husband David Tanaka's (Takaya Honda) death for him to start dating again, and he called time on their brief romance. After crossing paths on multiple occasions, and a number of enjoyable dates, Rhett moved on with a new fella. Enter Colton Keys (Jakob Ambrose), a mysterious newbie that was holidaying in Hamilton Island at the same resort as Aaron. The two immediately hit it off, but Aaron decided to lead a double life by using a pseudonym and choosing not to disclose his past. After the two slept together, Colton picked up a wallet off the floor and found a picture of the Brennan-Tanaka clan. He was furious, and ordered Aaron to keep his distance for the rest of the trip. However, the idea of something more serious was clearly playing on his mind and he moved to Erinsborough to take up a temporary manager's position at the Eirini Rising retirement complex. Over the last month, Aaron has explored a casual relationship with them both, and almost ruined things when he accused both a newly-single Rhett and Colton of getting with one another! The atmosphere was frosty (which is unusual for Melbourne), but things soon thawed out. Last week, Rhett dealt a troubling ultimatum. He had decided that the time had come for Aaron to choose, and hoped that his commitment would lie with him. As the above video shows, Rhett arrived at No. 24 for his decision. The pair agreed that they were at the same stage in life as single fathers, and they should stop denying the overwhelming connection between them both. 'So this is it!' After spending the night together, Aaron went to break the bad news to a disappointed Colton. The two parted ways with a kiss, just as Rhett strolled in. Uh-oh. In today's instalment, Rhett was unconvinced when Aaron pleads his innocence, and became adamant that they're not on the same page after all. More Trending Colton could see how much the men clearly cared for one another, and decided to play Cupid. After laying their cards on the table, Aaron and Rhett were finally united – and this could just be their happily ever after. Metro understands that Matt Wilson will be departing his role after 10 years later in the summer. Could Aaron and Rhett leave for pastures new together? View More » Neighbours streams Monday to Thursday from 7am on Amazon Prime Video. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE: Neighbours recasts major character for finale as huge return is confirmed MORE: All Neighbours spoilers for next week as Susan betrays Karl amid cheating scandal MORE: Neighbours filming wraps on Ramsay Street for the last time as star says 'farewell'
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Kindergarten is the cut off for children waiting for public speech-language therapy
The clock is ticking for parents of young children requiring speech-language therapy in Newfoundland and Labrador. Seventy speech-language pathologists (SLP) are handling cases on a full-time basis, with an additional seven SLPs working casually for Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services in eastern Newfoundland. Eleven of those work in child development — the unit where most children on the province's waitlist for speech-language assessments and treatment sit. Kelsey Oake, who lives in Triton, N.L., says her three-year-old son, Rhett, has been waiting for speech-language therapy and an autism assessment since he was 18 months old. "We started noticing that he had traits of autism," Oake said. "We kind of tried to be proactive." Now, she said, Rhett is three, and in the fall of 2027 he will start kindergarten. That means Oake has 26 months for her son to be diagnosed and receive treatment before he will age out of the public health-care system's waitlist for speech-language therapy. Oake already waited up to 14 months for an initial speech-language evaluation, she said. Now her son has to wait up to 20 months for treatment and up to 31 months for an autism assessment. If Rhett starts school without any treatment, Oake expects her son to struggle. "From what I've gathered, from other people who have similar situations, is that without a proper diagnosis he won't have support aids in school," Oake said. "My son has a form of aggression issues. Like if he ends up doing that towards other children, there won't be like an IRT or student support there with him." Oake said her only option to guarantee her son additional support is to go through the private system for treatment and a diagnosis, but she doesn't have insurance and can't afford it out of pocket. "It's a very hefty bill. I know some places offer payment plans, which is wonderful for people who are in my situation. But, like, I don't feel that a mother or anybody who's in my situation should have to literally bring themselves to the brink of bankruptcy just to get their child seen," she said. Amelia Hickey knows the struggle of paying for private care. Her four-year-old daughter has autism. She receives speech-language therapy privately — a decision Hickey made to ensure her daughter gets treatment before starting kindergarten in 2026. "We are fortunate we have health insurance. However, it's June, and our health insurance maxed out last month, which means that we are now spending the money directly out of pocket," Hickey said. Her daughter is on the waitlist for speech-language therapy through NLHS. She received a speech-language assessment during what Hickey said was called "an assessment blitz." "They basically just assessed everybody who had been on the waitlist at that point," Hickey told CBC News. "After you do that, it's 18 to 24 months. So she'll never actually see [a] Janeway speech language pathologist, essentially." With her diagnosis, Hickey's daughter will see an SLP in school, but it won't replace her private care because of their caseload numbers. "My daughter will have to miss school, and then I'll have to miss work to be able to continue to take her to these appointments when it should be available to her through the system," Hickey said. In the provincial legislature last month, Health Minister Krista Lynn Howell said, "Once a teacher or support person identifies that a child has a particular need, then supports can be put in place immediately." Hickey said that's not the case. "There are situations I know of where parents send their kid to school, and they're only allowed to go to school an hour a day," she said. "How do you, as a parent, maintain a job and do all the other things if you have other children, if one of your children can only go to school for an hour a day?" CBC News has requested interviews with the Department of Health and the Department of Education. Download our to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our . Click .
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hampton Roads infant with rare genetic disorder in critical need of liver donor
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Infant Rhett Powell will celebrate his first birthday Friday, but his parents are hoping to give him something far greater than a toy; they want him to have the gift of life. Rhett was diagnosed at just two months' old with a rare genetic disorder, Alagille Syndrome. Only about 1 in every 30,000 babies are born with the condition, according to the National Institutes of Health. His mother, Jenna, never imagined Rhett would be part of that statistic. At 10 months, doctors revealed his condition was compounded with liver disease and his parents also learned he would need a liver transplant. 'There's also a lot of risk with the transplant,' she says. 'And we know that the risk of a transplant outweighs keeping his liver the way it is. So, there's a mix of emotions: sadness, happiness, excitement, nervousness, all of the above. Alagille Syndrome is known to cause narrowed and malformed bile ducts in the liver, which is one of Rhett's toughest hurdles. His condition causes jaundice, issues with his heart and eyes, and itching so severe that he scratches until he bleeds. His blood is also highly acidic. Jenna says Rhett only weighs 16 lbs. and is on a feeding tube. His father was left with no choice but to quit his job as he can't crawl or move on his own. For the past two months, Jenna has been searching high and low for a liver donor who could be her baby boy's perfect match. 'His perfect match would be someone that has B or O blood type,' she says. 'Negative or positive, it doesn't matter. There would need to be aged around, 18 to 60. Nonsmoker, someone with no major organ diseases or preexisting conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. No major abdominal surgeries; no illicit drug use. And someone that is willing to do that.' If you think you may be a match or know of someone who could be a match, you can contact Jenna Powell at (757) 556-5182. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Emaciated Dog 'Days From Death' Found Left in New York Apartment to Starve
On May 16, authorities in Clark Mills, N.Y., rescued a starving pit bull mix they found abandoned in an empty residence Rescuers took Rhett the dog to a veterinary hospital, where he received a blood transfusion and treatment for anemia The Oneida County Sheriff's Office has charged an individual with aggravated cruelty to animals in connection with Rhett's caseRhett, the pit bull mix, is fighting for another chance at May 16, the Kirkland Police Department and local animal control from Clark Mills, N.Y., discovered Rhett starving and emaciated alone in an apartment, seemingly abandoned to die. "Rhett was extremely emaciated, weak, and unable to get up on his own; therefore, he was transported to a local vet," the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, which took over the investigation into Rhett's case from the Kirkland Police Department, shared in a Facebook post. According to WKTV, Clinton Pet Vet provided life-saving care to Rhett after authorities pulled the dog from the abandoned apartment. To survive the neglect he has endured, Rhett, who also spent time at Upstate Veterinary Specialties, has received an emergency blood transfusion and treatment for starvation, anemia, and fleas so far. Rhett's rescuers said that the dog was likely "days from death" without any intervention, so the canine is not out of the woods yet. Kindred Spirits Greyhound Adoption Inc. is overseeing Rhett's continued recovery and started a GoFundMe page to cover the dog's mounting medical expenses. "His owners had moved and left him locked in their apartment to fend for himself. No one knows how long he'd been there, but we were told he was probably days from death. Anger and sadness permeated our practice. To see pictures of him is startling, but to see him in real life is absolutely shocking," the fundraiser page shared about Rhett's condition. The page added that after a few touch-and-go moments, Rhett moved out of the veterinary hospital and into a foster home, where he "continues to slowly improve." As of May 29, the GoFundMe has reached its $6,000 goal. In an update, Kindred Spirits thanked everyone for their donations. The rescue shared that Rhett "continues to move in the right direction" and is currently on a prescription diet and physical therapy plan to help him regain weight, strength, and mobility. Rhett has also found justice on his road to recovery. On May 28, the Onedia County Sheriff's Office announced that it "determined Lindsay Meelan (36) of Clark Mills was responsible for Rhett's condition." In response, investigators took Meelan into custody. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "Meelan was charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, a felony, Torture/Injure/Not Feed Animals, a misdemeanor, and a Violation of Dog Control Procedures, a violation. Meelan was released with appearance tickets and is due back in Kirkland Town Court on June 17th, 2025, at 5:30 PM," the sheriff's office added. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
This Florida woman, 78, lives in her car — as more seniors in the Sunshine State suddenly face homelessness
South Florida resident Carolyn is 78 years old — and at a time in her life when she should be enjoying life's comforts, she's instead living in her car because she can't afford a home. 'I look at it as a journey. I've had many journeys in my life,' she told WSVN 7News in a story published May 13. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) Carolyn isn't the only older American in that boat. A growing portion of seniors in parts of Florida are grappling with homelessness — and the problem is projected to keep getting worse. Carolyn had been living in her vehicle for two months at the time, and 7News reports she has only Social Security for income. She doesn't share her monthly benefit, but the average retired worker today collects about $2,000 a month. Carolyn has sold many of her possessions, but simply doesn't have enough money. In the absence of a bed, she sleeps upright in her car instead of lying down. 'I sleep here in this seat, scrunched down. My ankles and legs are swollen from having to sit all the time,' she said. 'I buy jug water, it's cheaper. And I eat one meal a day, for $2.02.' Thanks to her Medicare plan, Carolyn has free access to a gym where she can shower, per 7News. But she still needs a home. Cassandra Rhett, the Housing and Social Services Manager for the City of Pompano Beach, is trying to help find her one. Rhett was inspired to help knowing that anyone could end up in a situation like Carolyn's. 'It could be my aunt, it could be my mother. It just breaks my heart just how humble Carolyn is,' she told 7News with tears in her eyes. Rhett blames the situation on skyrocketing rents. Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, says that homeless seniors are incredibly vulnerable and in need of help. 'We know if you put vulnerable elderly on the street, they're going to die earlier,' he told 7News. 'The face of homelessness has changed. I want people in our community to think about their mothers, and their grandmothers, and their grandfathers being homeless for the first time.' In 2019, people aged 65 and older made up nearly 8% of the homeless population in Miami-Dade County, according to 7News, citing data from the Homeless Trust. By 2024, that number reached 14%, and it's projected to climb to 22% by 2030. Read more: This is how American car dealers use the '4-square method' to make big profits off you — and how you can ensure you pay a fair price for all your vehicle costs Meanwhile, Carolyn's car recently started to leak following a period of rain. Rhett says the city has put Carolyn up in a hotel for now — while she works to find the senior permanent housing. Carolyn hopes sharing her story sheds light on the problem at hand. 'It can happen to anyone. Don't think it can't,' she warned. Americans aged 50 and over are the fastest growing group of people who are going homeless in the country, according to the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. The National Alliance to End Homelessness, meanwhile, reports that in 2023, roughly 138,000 Americans aged 55 and older experienced homelessness on a given night, representing 20% of all homeless individuals. Florida was among the states with the highest proportion of older adults. The organization also noted, in 2020, that 5 million Americans aged 65 and over lived below the poverty line, which at the time was $12,760 for a household of one, per HHS data. There are a few reasons why older Americans may not be able to afford housing. First, many people who reach retirement have only Social Security to live on. A 2024 AARP survey found that 20% of Americans aged 50 and over had no retirement savings. As noted earlier, the average retired worker Social Security benefit is about $2,000 a month. But Zillow puts the average U.S. rent for a one-bedroom unit at just under $1,600 per month. In addition to worrying about rent, health costs tend to rise with age. And those with limited incomes sometimes have to choose between paying for medical care and medication versus other bills. It's important that seniors at risk of homelessness know how to get access to the support they need. The Department of Housing and Urban Development, for example, has an online tool to help people seek out emergency shelter, as well as food pantries and health clinics. You can also use this list of resources to find homeless assistance programs in your state. Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. How to get in now Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
